Faith, mental health, and everyday life.
The CMHI blog shares practical guidance, lived experience, event reflections, and thoughtful conversations for individuals, families, and faith communities.
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Mental Health Stigma & How We Can Break It
Read article →: Mental Health Stigma & How We Can Break ItI stared at the packet, which held all the information about my bipolar diagnosis. I sat on the bed in the mental hospital just after…
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A Reset: Waking up in a Valley and Journeying to the Mountain Top
Read article →: A Reset: Waking up in a Valley and Journeying to the Mountain TopSomewhere in the Middle of the Downward Spiral I started 2023 just like everyone else, wanting it to be a better version of the year…
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Juneteenth: A Day African Americans Fought To See
Read article →: Juneteenth: A Day African Americans Fought To SeeA Day To Hope and Pray For In 1526, innocent African men, women, and children were captured by the Portuguese and West African slave traders…
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Self-Acceptance: Being true to yourself and accepting God’s help
Read article →: Self-Acceptance: Being true to yourself and accepting God’s helpSelf-acceptance is the process of recognizing, embracing, and affirming oneself as one truly is, including both strengths and weaknesses. It involves acknowledging one’s inherent worth…
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The Bible Has An Answer to Loneliness – Part 1
Read article →: The Bible Has An Answer to Loneliness – Part 1Friend, if you are struggling with loneliness and rejection, be not afraid. Jesus experienced deep loneliness and isolation, too. He walked the journey that you…
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Child Mental Health Matters: Fostering Resilient Futures with Faith and Love
Read article →: Child Mental Health Matters: Fostering Resilient Futures with Faith and LoveProverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go: And when he is old, he will not depart from it.” In the…
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Teacher Appreciation Week: Show Teachers You Value Their Work
Read article →: Teacher Appreciation Week: Show Teachers You Value Their WorkProverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” We Were…
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Surrendering Stress and Pressure to the Lord Takes Work
Read article →: Surrendering Stress and Pressure to the Lord Takes WorkIn the hustle and bustle of our fast-paced lives, stress has become an unwelcome companion for many. The World Health Organization defines stress as a state of worry or…
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Poems About Mental Health: Pieces from Bloom
Read article →: Poems About Mental Health: Pieces from BloomDisassociation Am I existing superficially, or am I actually absorbing the atmosphere around me? I know what “being present” means, but at the same…
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Breaking the Stigma: Celebrating World Bipolar Day
Read article →: Breaking the Stigma: Celebrating World Bipolar DayWorld Bipolar Day: Stories of Strength and Resilience I found it amusing to play around with my friends and call them bipolar when their moods…
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Sleep Awareness Week – The Biblical Importance of Sleep
Read article →: Sleep Awareness Week – The Biblical Importance of SleepFor Sleep Awareness Week, let me tell you something you already know. Sleep is so important for your health! According to the CDC, a third…
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Should I Take Anti-Depressants As a Christian?
Read article →: Should I Take Anti-Depressants As a Christian?To Take Anti-Depressants As a Christian? To use anti-depressants? Or not to use anti-depressants? That is the question. I think trying to understand the question…